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Game On
Minnesota Children's Museum 10 West Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesSpin the wheel, roll the dice and hop, skip and jump through the rousing world of Game On! Race to the finish on a life-size board game, beat the clock in a mystery word game and flex your coordination with quirky ping-pong tables and a 3D Twister board.
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White Christmas
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN, United StatesIrving Berlin's White Christmas is based on the timeless film that starred Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. This sparkling musical will dazzle you with its dance numbers and classic songs like like “Blue Skies”, “I Love A Piano”, “How Deep Is the Ocean”, and of course, “White Christmas”.
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Crayola Experience Handmade Holidays
Crayola Experience Mall of America 300 South Avenue, Bloomington, MNCreate a greeting card, paint ornaments, mold a penguin friend, and write a letter to Santa at Crayola Experience MOA this holiday season!
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Festival of Trees
Mall of America 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesAt Festival of Trees walk through a holiday display featuring 75 uniquely decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations!
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GLOW Holiday Festival
CHS Field 360 N Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe GLOW Holiday Festival is a must-see experience held each year at CHS Field in Saint Paul. With over a million lights and special experiences like the Merry Carousel, Vixen’s Zip Line, and Snowy Slide, this family-friendly event is a festive and fun activity held just 20 minutes from Bloomington.
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Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Children's Theatre Company 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWatch a live production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Children's Theatre Company - now through January 4th, 2026.
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Bold North Breakaway
Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, United States +1 moreCelebrate the World Junior Championship in downtown Saint Paul at Bold North Breakaway a FREE fan festival with tons of activities for all ages!
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Land O’Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show
Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesDog lovers are invited to attend the annual Land O'Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show at the Saint Paul RiverCentre! See different dog breeds compete, shop from a wide variety of vendors, and meet some of the Kennel Club's top dogs.
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Vatican Unveiled
Mall of America 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesIn celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is hosting Vatican Unveiled, an exhibit of the largest collection of papal artifacts outside of Rome. Father Richard Kunst, a priest of the Diocese of Duluth, serves as curator of the exhibit. Father Kunst has a...
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Second Monday Book Exchange at Nine Mile Brewing
Nine Mile Brewing Company 9555 James Ave S Suite 290, Bloomington, MN, United StatesWelcome to the Second Monday Book Exchange, a monthly gathering at Nine Mile Brewing for book lovers of all kinds.
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Go, Dog, Go!
Children's Theatre Company 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesChildren's Theatre Company has announced its 2025-2026 season, including Go, Dog, Go/Ve Perro Ve!. The adaption of P.D. Eastman's classic book Go, Dog, Go! is performed in both Spanish and English, a bilingual spectacle filled with silly dogs and sing-along tunes. The show is designed for younger audiences.
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Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Rice Park 109 W 4th St., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe Saint Paul Winter Carnival has been held since 1886 in and around Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul. Experience ten days of family-friendly winter activities include a Snow Park, parades, Fire & Ice Run, and more.